Backup Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) resources using NetApp Trident Protect

This article provides a comprehensive guide to backing up and protecting Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) resources using NetApp Trident Protect, a free tool that enables Kubernetes cluster data protection and migration.

• Key features of NetApp Trident Protect include: • On-demand snapshots and backups • Data protection scheduling • Cross-cluster disaster recovery • Migration of stateful services between storage services
• The walkthrough demonstrates how to: • Deploy Trident Protect in an EKS cluster • Create an AppVault in Amazon S3 • Perform application backups • Restore applications to different namespaces • Migrate stateful services between storage types
• The example uses a sample retail store application with microservices backed by MySQL databases and persistent volumes
• Supports migration between different storage services like Amazon EBS and FSx for NetApp ONTAP

The solution provides a comprehensive approach to Kubernetes data protection, enabling businesses to maintain continuity, comply with data protection requirements, and easily migrate workloads across different environments.